I just got a new kitten last night. She dranked water & ate a little before going to sleep. In the middle of the night, I woke up to hear her "gagging" but nothing came out. So far today almost 20 hours since I've had her, she won't eat (the same food she have been eating prior) or drink water. She would smell it but not eat it. Also, she keep having the "gagging" about every hour or so. I know when she will start gagging as she will meow a couple of times & then the gagging will start right after. It will go on for about 10 seconds & then she will stop, but nothing comes out. Then she goes back to being normal. Does anyone know whats wrong? The pet store which I got it from (I got her for free so maybe something were wrong w/ the kittens?) said the kittens had just gotten their first shots, flea bath and deworming. Will that affect her behavior?
Also, I have an older cat, she gags but she usually throws up food or hairballs but I am not familiar with kittens! Any help will be great
2007-06-09 08:38:08 · 7 answers · asked by =) 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Take it immediately to the veterinary
2007-06-09 08:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by pibe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the vet! Vomiting in cats is the result of various factors, such as:
# Rapid ingestion of dry food and water
# Itchy skin causes cats to lick their hair off...leads to hair ingestion
# Intestinal blockage or a low fiber diet
# Hyperthyroidism
# Decreased Kidney function
# Inflammatory bowel disease
# Intestinal lymphoma
# Worms/Intestinal Parasites
# Liver disease
# Chronic Pancreatitis
Your vet may want to perform tests for hyperthyroidism. He may also recommend a change in food or an intestinal biopsy. Best thing to do is let the vet do his work and let him find the cause. Adult cats vomit quite often and very often it's nothing to worry about. But that's different with kittens. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration and the younger the cats are, the more vulnerable. Take your cat to the vet to see what's wrong.
2007-06-09 15:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that this kitten is having an especially difficult hairball. But if I were you, I would take her for a check-up just in case: Some pet stores are less than honorable, when it comes to kittens. Though most try to be honest.
2007-06-09 16:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet time. She may have some small object lodged in her throat. It's safer to have her checked out. Also, do you have any plants she may have eaten - the ASPCA website has a list of all plants poisonous to kitties. I lost a kitty recently like this due to a plant.
2007-06-09 15:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by Linda B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had the same problem, I knew it was a hairball blockage, so I gave it some medicine to help it get along, now she doesn't do that anymore, try it!
2007-06-09 15:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by 14&stuckinthemiddle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is serious. There are any number of diseases and conditions that could cause this behavior. Please, please see a vet. A tiny kitten that does not eat or drink is very sick, and will get sicker very soon.
2007-06-09 15:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since the vets are closed at this time, ring this number its an emerchancy number
quick
0791 865 0006
2007-06-09 15:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by X вɾøģαṉ X 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋